abide by »
To accept a decision or law and act in accordance with it; to conform to; to acquiesce; as, to abide by an award.
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act on »
To act decisively on the basis of information received or deduced.
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act out »
To go through the process of a scene from a play, a charade or a pointless exercise.
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argue out »
To discuss to reach an agreed conclusion, or decision.
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been there, done that, bought the T-shirt »
Expresses the speaker's complete familiarity with a situation, with overtones of cynicism or exhaustion.
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behind the counter »
Of drugs, dispensed by a pharmacist without needing a doctor's prescription or other form of compliance.
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big up »
To increase one's muscle mass through exercise.
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bite the bullet »
To endure a punishment or consequence with dignity or stoicism.
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brickbat »
A criticism or uncomplimentary remark hurled at artwork or other recipient.
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brickbat »
For example, it's quite common for magazines to have a section called Bouquets and Brickbats for compliments and criticisms.
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bright-line rule »
A clear-cut, easy to make decision.
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broad shoulders »
The ability to take criticism, or accept responsibility.
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bump and grind »
A combination of movements resembling such a dance, as in road racing, whitewater kayaking, or exercising; any activity involving prolonged jarring or shaking.
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by the numbers »
To do something exactly, precisely, or in a formulaic way.
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call the shots »
To make the decisions;to be in charge;to give orders.
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| BTW, Why won't you become an editor? |
